I have $325 to spend and am torn about which direction to take. I have the choice of a brand new synthetic stock Remington 870 in 12 gauge OR a 1972 Colt Detective Special .38 Special which has been parkerized but is in very sound mechanical shape and with a tight lock-up.

Which would you buy and why?

Thanks

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